"Firefly" Wireless Internet Access

In an effort to improve our students' overall educational experience by giving them greater freedom and mobility, St. George's University has begun its Wireless Internet Campus Project—"Firefly."

Until recently, SGU was able to supply wireless Internet access in only a few locations on the True Blue Campus. We have started the migration towards becoming a totally wireless university by providing wireless Internet access in additional locations. Please see the Firefly Zone Map. Wireless users should note that the SSID is "Firefly."

"Firefly ZONE" signs posted throughout the university indicate wireless hotspots. When additional hotspots become available, we will update the Firefly Zone Map.

What you will need to access the "Firefly ZONE"

To use wireless Internet access areas throughout the SGU campus, you will need a laptop computer with wireless capabilities supporting any of the following IEEE 802.11/a/b/g/n standards. For additional laptop requirements and to refer to "Firefly" and other SGU computing policies, please visit the SGU website's "Computing at SGU" policies link.

For further assistance, please contact the help desk by opening a ticket at http://shor.sgu.edu or by visiting the Information Technology walk-up desk located on the first level (east wing) of the Founders Library

Settings for Wireless Network Cards

All computers will need to have DHCP enabled and use the following SSID to connect to the SGU wireless network:

SSID: Firefly (SSID is case sensitive.)

Each manufacturer uses a custom program to set up their cards. If necessary, please consult your documentation for specifics on how to use your card.

How to enable your computer to use DHCP

Windows 2000/XP

1. Click the “Start” button in the bottom corner on the left.

2. Point to "Settings."

3. Click "Control Panel" from the menu.

4. Click "Network and Dial-up Connections" from the "Control Panel" window in 2000 or "Network and Internet Connections" then "Network Connections" in XP.

5. 'Right Click' on your network connection. Then click "Properties."

NOTE: The number at the end of "Local Area Connection" will vary depending on your computer.

6. Double click the words "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)," not the checkbox.

7. Make sure that you click the buttons to select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically."

8. Click "OK."

9. Click "OK."

Windows ME/98/95/NT4

1. Click the “Start” Button in the bottom corner on the left.

2. Point to "Settings."

3. Click "Control Panel" from the menu.

4. Double click "Network" from the "Control Panel" window.

5. Double click the words "TCP/IP," not the checkbox. (If using NT4 go to the "Protocols" tab first.)

6. Make sure that you click the button to select "Obtain an IP address automatically."

7. Click "OK."

8. Click "OK.

Please take the following steps to remove your current “Firefly” or “meru-firefly” wireless network, requiring the password, and reconnect to them without the need for a password.

1.  Right-click the wireless network connection icon in your taskbar, and then click View available Wireless Networks.

2.  Under Related Tasks on the Wireless Network Connection window, click Change Advanced Settings.

3.  On the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, select the Wireless Networks tab.  In the Preferred networks list, find either “Firefly” or “meru-firefly” or both.  One at a time, select each and click Remove.  Click OK.

4. In the Wireless Network Connection window, select the “firefly” network and click Connect.  It should not prompt you for a password this time.